Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences W123 Thompson Hall The State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 (716) 673-3202Kim.Tillery@fredonia.edu

Philosophy:

Childhood language intervention is designed to enhance and improve language expression
and language comprehension to a functional and/or age-appropriate level, in turn maximizing
the child's academic and communicative potential.

Description:

A language delay/disorder usually is classified as a receptive language disorder/delay
(poor understanding of language) or an expressive language disorder/delay (poor use of language.)

Depending on a child's chronological age, current level of cognitive functioning,
as well as his/her individual speech and language needs, a variety of methods and
modalities could be tailored and incorporated to address those needs in therapy.

With younger children, various forms of play therapy may be utilized to target the
child's needs.

With school-aged children, more structured tasks with computer software, various games
and drill work would often be incorporated.

Program Goal(s):

To enhance skills in the areas of:

Comprehension of language including understanding questions, following directions,
and understanding vocabulary concepts

Language expression, including vocabulary use, formulating sentences, using longer
sentences, and using appropriate grammar and syntax

Schedule:

The Youngerman Center Clinic operates from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
during the University Academic Calendar.